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MISSION STATEMENT

Symptoms of lower urinary tract dysfunction (LUTD) are common both in men and women. Both incidence and prevalence rates increase with age; consequently, treatment costs pose a major financial challenge to the Nation. The American Urological Association (AUA) symptom score, which was initially intended for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) patients, is widely used in clinical practice. In addition, it is often used as an endpoint in clinical trials to assess symptom-based clinical improvement in benign lower urinary tract disease. Using the current AUA symptom score may not only be misleading clinically and correlate weakly with patient satisfaction, but also can be scientifically invalid and impede scientific progress. Thus, a better measurement tool that focuses on patient reported outcomes (PRO) is essential to quantify early, late, transient, and persistent symptoms of LUTD both in men and women.

The goal of this meeting is to increase discussion about this topic among various populations with different expertise: urologists, patients, other clinicians, researchers, industry, advocacy groups, and various government agencies such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

Meeting Objectives:

Discuss the uses and shortcomings of current symptom-based instruments in research of LUTD.

HOTEL INFO

A block of sleeping rooms has been reserved at the Bethesda Marriott (5151 Pooks Hill Road, Bethesda) for arrival on Sunday, November 13, 2011, and departure on Tuesday, November 15, 2011. To make a reservation, call (800) 266-9432 and mention the Room Block ("MOMUS") to obtain the government rate. You may also make your reservation online: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/momusmtg

Please note that reservations must be cancelled no later than 24 hours prior to the scheduled arrival date or you will be charged for 1 night's room and tax. Check-in time is 4:00 p.m., and check-out time is 12:00 p.m.

HOTEL SHUTTLE

There is a free shuttle to the NIH Campus that departs from the hotel every half an hour.

NIH Security

The NIH, like all federal government facilities, has instituted security measures to ensure the safety of NIH employees, patients, and visitors. The national threat advisory level is determined by the Department of Homeland Security (http://www.whitehouse.gov/homeland/).

Perimeter Security

All visitor vehicles, including taxicabs, hotel and airport shuttles, delivery trucks, and vans will be inspected before being allowed on campus. Visitors will be asked to show one (1) form of identification (a government-issued photo ID: driver's license, passport, green card, etc.) and to state the purpose of their visit. Be sure to allow at least 15-20 minutes for this vehicle inspection procedure.

Building Security

Due to the checking of IDs at the perimeter, employees and visitors will not be required to show their ID again to gain access to the majority of buildings on the NIH Campus during the normal business day.

Employees and visitors should continue to wear their identification prominently at all times while on campus.

Old Georgetown Road at Center Drive: This entrance is primarily for commercial vehicles and visitors.

Regular weekday schedule:

5:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - Inbound traffic only

2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - Inbound and outbound traffic

7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. - Closed to all traffic

Driving Directions to NIH

From Points North and East:

Take I-95 South to I-495 West (Capital Beltway) toward Silver Spring. Follow I-495 West for 9 miles to Exit 34 (Bethesda/Wisconsin Avenue). Follow signs for Route 355 South and stay in the right lane. Travel approximately 1 mile and turn right at the light onto South Drive. Pass through NIH security and follow the signs to Building 45.

From Points North and West:

Take I-270 South to I-495 East (Capital Beltway) toward Washington, DC. Stay in one of the three left lanes. Follow signs for Route 355 South, a left-lane exit, onto Wisconsin Avenue. Travel approximately 1 mile and turn right at the light onto South Drive. Pass through NIH security and follow the signs to Building 45.

From Points South:

Take I-95 North to I-495 (Capital Beltway) toward Tyson's Corner/Rockville. Follow I-495 for 20 miles. Take Exit 34 (Bethesda/Wisconsin Avenue). Travel approximately 1 mile and turn right at the light onto South Drive. Pass through NIH security and follow the signs to Building 45.

Take the Route 195 connector to I-95 South. Take I-95 South to I-495 West (Capital Beltway) toward Silver Spring. Follow I-495 West for 9 miles to Exit 34 (Bethesda/Wisconsin Avenue). Follow signs for Route 355 South and stay in the right lane. Travel approximately 1 mile and turn right at the light onto South Drive. Pass through NIH security and follow the signs to Building 45.

From Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD):

Take the Dulles Access Road for approximately 13 miles to Exit 18. Move to the right on the Dulles Toll Road (Route 267) and take Exit 18. Stay left on the ramp for Bethesda/Baltimore, and proceed toward Bethesda (I-495). Continue approximately 9 miles on I-495. Stay on I-495 at the I-495/I-270 split (bear right). Take Exit 34 (Wisconsin Avenue South/Route 355) toward Bethesda. Travel approximately 1 mile and turn right at the light onto South Drive. Pass through NIH security and follow the signs to Building 45.

From Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA):

Take the George Washington Parkway North for 12 miles to I-495 toward Maryland (Capital Beltway). Take Exit 34 (Bethesda/Wisconsin Avenue). Travel approximately 1 mile and turn right at the light onto South Drive. Pass through NIH security and follow the signs to Building 45.

Parking

Parking on the NIH campus is limited and is $12 per day in the visitor lots.